Create Stunning Visuals: Tools Every Writer Needs to Know

Published On Tue Jun 24 2025
Create Stunning Visuals: Tools Every Writer Needs to Know

Visual Content Tools

You don’t need to be a designer to create great visuals. These tools help you produce polished graphics, covers, and promotional materials.

  • Canva (with AI Magic Design)
    • AI-assisted design tool for book graphics, promo images, and social media
    • Perfect for authors without design experience
    • Great for covers, banners, quote cards, and more
  • BookFunnel
    • Delivers eBooks, grows your mailing list, and manages ARCs or reader magnets
    • Allows fans to download books easily via codes or in-app readers
  • StoryOrigin
    • Helps authors share review copies, grow mailing lists, and promote each other
    • Great for distributing ARCs or building a pre-launch audience
AI Image Generators for Students and Teachers

AI Image Generators

AI image generators are revolutionizing how authors approach cover design and visual storytelling.

  • Midjourney
    • Generates cinematic, stylized art from text prompts
    • Useful for cover prototypes, ads, and mood boards
  • DALL·E
    • Creates unique images and concept art for your book
    • Great for quick visual ideas and iterative design
  • Adobe Firefly
    • Converts text prompts into high-quality, editable images
    • Excellent for exploring typography, visual themes, and layout ideas
    • Integrates with Photoshop and Illustrator